Question

Write T for the true statement and F for the false one. Correct the false statement(s).

1. Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, and sulphuric acid are called organic acids.
2. Acids are bitter to taste.
3. The chemical name of washing soda is sodium bicarbonate.
4. When you use litmus as an indicator, it gives the colour red for bases.
5. A salt is formed by the neutralization of an acid with water.

Answer 1

1. F. Hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulphuric acids are mineral acids.
2. F. Acids are sour to taste.
3. F. The chemical name of washing soda is sodium carbonate.
4. F. When litmus is used as an indicator, it gives the colour blue for bases.
5. F. A salt is formed by the neutralization of an acid with base.